Saudi-African summit seeks to end Israel’s war on Gaza
Following summit’s conclusion, ‘Riyadh Declaration – Roadmap of Saudi-African Cooperation’ issued in which leaders express ‘deep concern about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza’
Amnesty International says the West has double standards over Gaza
Amnesty calls out the West
Activists stage large rally demanding action on plastic in Kenya
Marchers waved placards reading “Plastic crisis = climate crisis” and “End multigenerational toxic exposure”
Ghanaian man denies involvement in the felling of 300-year-old tree
The ancient tree, tracing its roots to the Ashanti Kingdom in present-day Ghana, possessed believed healing properties and had evolved into a tourist attraction
Translators for UN in Mali fear of Afghan-style fate
Translators fear of Afghan fate
Laughing gas epidemic: A growing menace in Lagos nightlife
Nitrous oxide epidemic
Nigeria’s president signs a controversial bill
Nigeria’s president approves spending millions on a presidential yacht and SUVs for lawmakers
African Bank lifts sanctions on Gabon
The Ministry of Economy stated that the decision was made earlier this week following successful negotiations between the new Gabonese authorities and senior AfDB officials
Kenyan cult leader found guilty of illegal filming
Mackenzie could face imprisonment of up to five years or pay a fine. Sentencing has been scheduled for next month
Western countries warn citizens to avoid Ugandan music festival
Cautionary advisories from the United States, Britain, and Ireland have been issued in response to a series of lethal attacks in Uganda attributed to a militia with ties to the Islamic State (IS) group
Mass displacement in DR Congo as M23 rebels, govt militias battle
Last month, fighting resumed between the Tutsi-led rebels on one side and Congolese troops, along with pro-state militia fighters on the other
Africa faces approximately $30B in climate-related losses by 2030
Estimates show Africa could lose 5-15% of projected GDP by 2050, says head of Association of African Development Finance Institutions
Prosecutors demand life sentence for former Burundian prime minister
Alain Guillaume Bunyoni faces 7 charges including threatening the life of President Evariste Ndayishimiye
At least 8 killed in blast from Boko Haram mine
Explosion in Borno state leaves several dead, including 2 members of Civilian Joint Task Force
Kenyan president defends government’s tough economic measures
There has been widespread anger among Kenyans government’s decision to remove food and fuel subsidies and implement a host of new taxes.
Kenya urges full funding from UN member states for Haiti mission
Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki mentioned that the provisional budget for the one-year deployment Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki mentioned that the provisional budget for the one-year deployment, aimed at restoring calm in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, is $600 million
South African president sends military to tackle illegal mining
The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), with an estimated cost of approximately 492 million rand ($26 million)
Ethiopian forces reestablish control in Lalibela, according to residents
Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its ancient rock-hewn churches, has experienced recurrent clashes this year between the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and Fano
Authorities searching for last fugitive of ex-Guinea dictator’s jailbrea...
Heavily armed commandos stormed the prison in the capital Conakry early Saturday, seizing Camara and three former senior officials
Zambia, EU sign Climate Action Roadmap
Roadmap ensures implementation of forest partnership
Ethiopia: fighting in the Orthodox holy city of Lalibela
The federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August.
Libyan officials pledge to continue political crisis talks
Mohamed Takala and Aguila Saleh seek ‘Libya-Libya’ solution at Cairo meeting
South Africa calls for opening of humanitarian corridors in Gaza
South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister called for ceasefire in the Gaza.
Uganda Unrest: UK, US issue fresh security alert
‘This precision self-defense strike is a response to a series of attacks against US personnel in Iraq and Syria,’ says defense secretary
Warring parties in Sudan exchange blame over oil refinery blaze
A massive fire broke out on Tuesday at the refinery located in the Al-Gaili area approximately 70 kilometers north of Khartoum
Arab-African summit in Saudi Arabia postponed for urgent meetings on Gaza
Saudi Arabia will hold an extraordinary Arab summit and an Islamic summit due to the developments in Gaza
Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ collects two new international awards
Sudanese film wins two awards at the Cyprus International Film Festival, bringing its credit to 10 international awards